An Aldi spokesman said: “We believe the site in Queens Road is an excellent opportunity to offer the community an improved choice when completing their shopping, as there is currently no comparable retailer south of the Nottingham Canal or the River Trent.

“The Southside area of the city is undergoing a significant regeneration and the proposed store would reinvigorate this site on a key route into the city with a multi-million pound investment.

“We are excited about the prospect bringing our award-winning range of products to this area of the city and are keen to ensure that the views of the local community are heard before we submit a planning application to Nottingham City Council.”

The site lies between Hooters restaurant in Queens Road, and Nottingham railway station.

Aldi plans to clear the site of existing buildings and warehouses in order to redevelop the land.

Some of the buildings earmarked are currently in use by other businesses.

Aldi say the leases of these buildings are due to expire shortly, with the landlord intending to talk with tenants about offering help in relocating.

Aldi’s vision is for a store with a 101-space car park, with access to the site from an existing junction off Queens Road.

Julian Mills, general manager at Hooters restaurant, said: “I had heard rumours. Some of the units there are still active.

“I think it’s ok if it’s good for the area and brings more people and commerce.

“It’s good to see businesses investing in Nottingham. That site is at a main, busy junction so if they could improve the road and make people’s lives easier that would be great as well.”

Aldi currently has three stores in Nottingham, based at Huntingdon Street in the city centre, in Radford and in Bulwell.

Three others in Daybrook, Mapperley and Basford are expected to open later this year.

The company also unveiled plans last month for a new supermarket as part of a £10 million retail park in Sneinton which could create 200 jobs.

It would be located where the Sunlight Laundry once stood in Daleside Road, with the plans also including 30,000sq ft of retail space and 5,330sq ft of other space for ancillary use and restaurants.

People who have any questions about the plan can contact Aldi by calling 0800 298 7040.

What do you think about plans for another new supermarket in Nottingham? Email newsdesk@nottinghampost.com

This site isn't appropriate for a supermarket of this size for the following reasons: Increasing traffic and footfall in an already congested area (football, ice arena, station etc), long term high quality office developments near the station are more commercial beneficial to the city and people of Nottingham, site is prominent and deserves a building with more visual prestige than a supermarket. This location will be of strategic importance to the future growth of the city. No supermarkets here thank you!!